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Layoffs at the Washington Post
The Washington Post is expected to lay off dozens of staffers this week, Status reports. “The layoffs will surely deplete morale further inside the beleaguered newspaper, which has suffered a talent…
Dispatch from Mar-a-Lago
Bill O’Reilly spent time with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago last week, leading him to observe: “Trump well understands the vast power he now possesses.” He adds that Trump “good-naturedly…
Lindsey Graham Skeptical About Pushing One Bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told Fox News that his goal is to pass one ambitious legislative package in early April, although that timing might slip into May. The legislation would extend the…
Japan Warns U.S. Over Blocking U.S. Steel Purchase
“Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned Monday of potential repercussions for bilateral trade following U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to block a $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp….
Eric Adams Has Narrow Path to Re-Election
“Few politicians in America face a tougher reelection than Eric Adams – New York City’s mayor is battling bribery charges, a multi-million-dollar campaign hit, angry voters and the departure of…
Susie Wiles Pledges No Drama White House
Incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles told Axios that she aims for the West Wing to be a no-drama zone for staff. Said Wiles: “I don’t welcome people…
Trump Aides Ready ‘Universal’ Tariffs
“President-elect Donald Trump’s aides are exploring tariff plans that would be applied to every country but only cover critical imports, three people familiar with the matter said — a key…
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the January 6 Attack
President Biden warned Americans not to forget the violent attack that took place at the Capitol four years ago, and he accused President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters of trying…
Harris Faces an Awkward Election Task
“The vice presidency comes with plenty of indignities, but probably none greater than the one Kamala Harris will endure on Monday when she presides over the certification of her defeat,”…
Elon Musk Turns on Nigel Farage
“Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, just weeks after reports the multi-billionaire was in talks to donate to the party,” the…
Biden Decries Trump’s Push to End Birthright Citizenship
President Joe Biden said on Sunday he thought it was awful that President-elect Donald Trump was trying to do away with birthright citizenship in the United States, Reuters reports. Save…
Lawmakers Brace for Trump’s January 6 Pardons
“The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that President-elect Donald Trump may soon pardon many of…
Quote of the Day
“It seems more realistic — especially given the recent speaker’s election — that we may only get one bite at the apple because you have a highly thoughtful, and a…
Trump Pushes Republicans to Pass His Agenda
Last night, Trump called for Congress to get “to work on one powerful Bill.” “We must Secure our Border, Unleash American Energy, and Renew the Trump Tax Cuts, which were the largest in History,…
Congress Counts the Electoral Votes
Playbook: “Every indication is that it will go smoothly. No riots, no storming of the Capitol, no delays. Of course, a few things are different this time compared to 2021:…
Justin Trudeau to Quit as Party Leader
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau expected to announce exit as party leader before national caucus meeting Wednesday, the Globe and Mail reports. Save to Favorites
Pete Hegseth Has the Votes
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has privately told President-elect Donald Trump that he believes Pete Hegseth will have the votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense, CBS News reports….
Amazon to Release Documentary on Melania
“Amazon said on Sunday that its Prime Video streaming service will release a ‘behind-the-scenes’ documentary about Melania Trump’s life,” the New York Times reports. “The film will head to movie…
Why Is Hollywood Suddenly Silent About Trump?
Hollywood Reporter: “Something strange has been happening to The Apprentice, which despite acute timeliness and an 83 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes has been willed away by the industry. Most…
January 6 Still Looms Large
Playbook: “The simplest and most important reason for the country’s expected return to a peaceful transfer of presidential power is that Trump actually won this presidential election, unlike the last…
